What's left of Mosul's University

Iraq's second largest school is left in ruins after the battle for Mosul.

General view of the library of the University of Mosul burned and destroyed during the battle with Islamic State militants

Iraqi troops are set to increase efforts to fight against the terrorists after regaining the eastern side of Mosul from ISIS last month.

The extremists still have a stronghold on the western side of the city, as Iraqi militants have paused before beginning the next stage of their offensive.

The latest attack on Iraqi militants from the jihadis came in a city just 40 miles to the west of Mosul.

It has been reported that Islamic State have taken over some parts of Tal Afar after targeting local leaders in the Iraqi city.

The terror group are thought to have an alternative headquarters in Tal Afar, however it is believed that ISIS have been destroying archives and evacuating since the Iraqi military pushed them back in Mosul.